How severe is CVE-2001-1261?

CVE-2001-1261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1261?

CVE-2001-1261 affects Avaya Argent Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1261?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-1261 published?

CVE-2001-1261 was published on 2001-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1261

CVE-2001-1261 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Avaya Argent Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Avaya Argent Office
Published: 2001-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Avaya Argent Office 2.1 may allow remote attackers to change hold music by spoofing a legitimate server's response to a TFTP broadcast and providing an alternate HoldMusic file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1261?: Avaya Argent Office 2.1 may allow remote attackers to change hold music by spoofing a legitimate server's response to a TFTP broadcast and providing an alternate HoldMusic file.
How severe is CVE-2001-1261?: CVE-2001-1261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1261?: CVE-2001-1261 affects Avaya Argent Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1261?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1261 published?: CVE-2001-1261 was published on 2001-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:avaya:argent_office:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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